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Then the Sun said to Lakshmana, "O Lakshmana, until the extreme heat of the summer becomes unbearable, let us rise and go to the nearby region of this city. Janaki is thirsty, so quickly arrange for food." 185-186
Having said this, they all went to the excellent Chaitya-alaya of Chandra-prabha in the city of Dasanga. 187
There, after bowing to the Jina, Rama, along with Sita, stayed comfortably in the same Chaitya-alaya, and Lakshmana, carrying his bow, went out to obtain food. 188
When he was about to enter the camp of King Singhodara, the guards, shouting loudly, stopped him in the same way that mountains stop the wind. 189
"What purpose do I have in opposing these low-born people?" Thinking this, the wise Lakshmana went towards the city. 190
When he reached the city gate, which was protected by many warriors and on which Vajrakarna was seated with great effort, 191
his servants said, "Who are you? Where do you come from? And why have you come?" In response, Lakshmana said, "I have come from a great distance, desiring to obtain food." 192
Then, seeing the beautiful boy, Vajrakarna, filled with wonder, said, "Come, enter quickly." 193
Thereafter, pleased, Lakshmana went to Vajrakarna, dressed in a humble manner. There, all the people looked at him with great respect. 194
Vajrakarna said to a close associate, "Quickly, give this man the food that has been prepared for me. Let him be fed with respect." 195
Hearing this, Lakshmana said, "I will not eat here. My elder brother, my Guru, is staying nearby. I will first feed him, so I am taking this food to him." 196
"So be it," said the king, and he gave him a large amount of food, filled with the finest dishes and drinks. 197
Lakshmana took it and went to Rama with double speed. They all ate it in order and, having eaten, attained supreme satisfaction. 198
1. Lakshmana is this. 2. Goes. 3. Being protected. 4. Stopped by the force of the wind. 5. By these.